New Audiovisual Series "Isla Mía" Dedicated to Poetry Is Premiered in Cuba

The Multimedia Center of the Cuban Ministry of Culture (Mincult), in collaboration with the cultural magazine La Jiribilla, premiered the first episode of the audiovisual series “Isla Mía” today, an initiative dedicated to highlighting contemporary national poetry.

The debut installment, titled “A La Habana,” features poet Fidel Antonio Orta as its protagonist. In this piece, Orta delivers a text that transcends the physical geography of the capital, transforming the city into a profound symbol of memory, identity, and spirituality.

Orta, born in Havana in 1963, possesses an extensive professional background as a poet, narrator, essayist, and university professor, as noted by Mincult on social media. His work, distinguished by its aesthetic and reflective depth, has been featured in prominent journals and academic circles both domestically and abroad, and has been translated for various international audiences.

“Isla Mía” is envisioned as a journey through the essential voices of contemporary Cuban poetry, bringing the public closer to the living word of its authors and the diverse nature of their poetic visions. According to official sources, the project reaffirms the enduring relevance of the poetic act and its role in constructing the nation’s cultural sensibility.

The premiere marks the start of a series that aims to expand access to literary creation via digital platforms, strengthening the connection between tradition and modernity within Cuban culture.